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Sports Editor at the Albany Times Union
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Quarterback Bella Satalino carved up the Central Square defense with six touchdown passes, leading the Blue Devils to a stunning 45-0 halftime lead. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social )
Columbia High flag football dominates Central Square to reach state semifinals
Bella Satalino threw six touchdown passes and Alivia Landy scored four times as Columbia High School rolled past Central Square 45-12 in state regionals.
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June 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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The Albany High School flag football team is riding high after securing its first Section II Class A title with a thrilling victory over rival Shenendehowa this past Friday. For sophomore quarterback Narai Danzy, it was a moment of redemption. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social‬ )
Albany High School quarterback Narai Danzy leads run to Section II title, states
Albany High's Narai Danzy sets sights on state championship after guiding the Falcons to their first Section II Class A flag football title.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Jared Lamson, Karen Bertasso-Hughes win 2025 CDPHP Workforce Challenge in Albany
Jared Lamson and Karen Bertasso-Hughes claimed top honors at the 2025 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge in Albany, finishing first in the 3.5-mile race.
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May 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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SHRED’s boldest project in Albany, an indoor skate park at 930 Broadway, is now in jeopardy. The hope was to transform it into a year-round hub for youth enrichment, continuing to provide opportunities for underserved youth in action sports. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social )
SHRED Foundation fights to keep skate park dream alive for Capital Region youth
SHRED, a nonprofit offering free snowboarding and skateboarding programs to Capital Region youth, needs $15,000 to keep its Albany indoor skate park open.
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May 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Smith, 22, is a transgender man. He made that transition during his time at RPI and after he’d spent his first two seasons running on the Engineers’ women’s track team. (📝 @adamshinder.bsky.social )
Cody Smith, a trans track and field athlete, forges path at RPI
Smith, 22, is a transgender man. He made that transition during his time at RPI and after he’d spent two seasons running on the Engineers’ women’s track team.
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May 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Organizers are promoting the new Capital Region County League (CRCL) as the next big thing in local competitive sports. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social )
Capital Region Ultimate disc league aims to build community and raise the game
The Capital Region County League is a new family-friendly, inclusive Ultimate disc league that features simultaneous men's and women's matches.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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The Colonie flag football team secured its first win of the season in dramatic fashion, edging out Ballston Spa 20-13 in a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final seconds. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social )
Colonie flag football secures 1st win behind late defensive heroics against Ballston Spa
Colonie earned its 1st flag football win of the season, defeating Ballston Spa 20-13 thanks to a game-winning pick-6 and standout performances on offense.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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In its second season, girls’ flag football at Columbia High School has evolved from a novelty into a movement. With a Section II championship already secured and a four-game winning streak driving their title defense, the Blue Devils are pursuing more than another trophy. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social )
Columbia High School flag football stars lead Section II title defense
Quarterback Bella Satalino and two-way standout Alivia Landy are fueling Columbia High School's quest for a second straight Section II flag football title.
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April 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
All In: Maine is right. Trans youth athletes deserve chance to play www.timesunion.com/sports/artic...
All In: Maine is right. Trans youth athletes deserve chance to play
The ongoing efforts to vilify trans youth and those who compete for fun with their friends, for exercise and the joy of playing is abhorrent.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Bethlehem graduate Claire Hutton impresses in second USWNT start
Former Bethlehem High School star Claire Hutton earned high praise from coach Emma Hayes in her second U.S. Women's National Team appearance.
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April 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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As the U.S. Women's National Team enters a new era, Bethlehem High School graduate Claire Hutton shows the future is bright. The 19-year-old midfielder earned her second cap and first full match in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Brazil at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social )
Bethlehem graduate Claire Hutton shines in starting role as USWNT falls to Brazil
19-year-old Claire Hutton impressed in her first full match for the U.S. Women's National Team, sparking the opening goal in a 2-1 loss to Brazil.
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April 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The Albany flag football team rolled into Wednesday’s game against Columbia unbeaten, looking for redemption in a rematch of last season’s inaugural Section II Division I championship — a game the Blue Devils won convincingly, 32–14. (📝 @kyracola.bsky.social )
Columbia flag football shuts down Albany in rematch of 2024 Section II title game
Columbia High School's defense dominated with five interceptions and three red-zone stops in a 20-6 victory over Albany.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Meet the Times Union 2024-25 girls' skiing all-stars:
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Meet the 2024-25 Times Union girls’ skiing All-Stars
All-Star teams are selected by Times Union writers with input from area coaches. See who made the 2024-25 list.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Meet the 2024-25 Times Union boys' skiing all-stars:
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Meet the 2024-25 Times Union boys’ skiing All-Stars
All-Star teams are selected by Times Union writers with input from area coaches. See who made the 2024-25 list.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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We’re expanding the Hudson Valley bureau at @timesunion.com. Come work with me at the best news organization in upstate New York. DM with any questions!

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Hudson Valley Rapid Response Reporter Joining our rapid-response team requires a sense of what is fun, entertaining, quirky and, most importantly, engaging to our audiences. The Times Union is seeking...
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February 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Rivalry Series U.S. v Canada … Team USA wins in shootout and the final Game 5 is on Saturday. I profiled upstate NYer Sydney Bard in my weekly column

All In: Bard joins Team USA for Rivalry Series against Canada

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February 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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JOE RICE of Waterford! This guy is a hero, if only for making the nation smile: “I’m very proud of my body. Absolutely.” www.timesunion.com/sports/artic...
Shirtless celebration at Siena game puts Waterford man on ESPN
By the time the night was over, Joe Rice of Waterford was running shirtless around the court and seeing himself on ESPN.
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February 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Kayla Cooper scored 21 points, and @UAlbanyWBB rode a red-hot start to a 65-54 win at Binghamton. Great Danes now back in sole possession of first place in the America East.
UAlbany women's basketball rides fast start to win at Binghamton
UAlbany women's basketball beat Binghamton 65-54 behind 21 points from Kayla Cooper to reclaim sole possession of first place in the America East Conference.
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February 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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The votes are in — congratulations to our Readers’ Pick Athletes of the Week!⁠
🏆 GIRLS’ SPORTS: Ava Weiss - Columbia (Indoor Track)⁠
🏆 BOYS’ SPORTS: Owen Conley - Colonie (Indoor Track)⁠

Read more at the link and check back Monday to vote for next week's nominees.
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Vote for the Albany-area Athlete of the Week
We've nominated five athletes who had outstanding performances. Cast your vote.
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December 19, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Here are the best athletes on football teams at Capital Region high schools during the 2024-25 school year, as selected by Times Union writers and area coaches.

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Meet the 2024-25 Times Union football All-Stars
All-Star teams are selected by Times Union writers with input from area coaches. See who made the 2024-25 list.
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December 10, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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Olympic medal events are on the cusp of returning to Lake Placid.

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Lake Placid chosen as Plan B site for 2026 Winter Olympics events
The Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg could host luge, bobsled and skeleton events if a 100-year-old track in Italy is not completed in time.
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December 12, 2024 at 1:46 PM